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Definition
A beautiful person, or a jade carver.
- literarya beautiful person, usually a woman or youth
- a craftsman who carves or polishes jade
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How it's used
Literary and poetic in nature, this term is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation. It carries a classical, refined aesthetic, often evoking the image of someone delicate and precious like fine jade. Using it in a modern context usually implies a sense of admiration that borders on the dramatic or romantic.
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She is truly a beauty, as if she stepped right out of a painting.
Will this beauty be attending the banquet today?
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Common phrases
Where is the beauty?
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with literal jade carving professions, as it is almost exclusively used as a flowery metaphor for a beautiful person. It is not a standard way to describe someone in daily life and can sound overly affected or sarcastic if used in the wrong social setting.
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